City: Memphis
HUNT, William James, dentist; born in Gibson Co., Tenn., Feb. 10, 1872; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Robert and Margaret (Matthews) HUNT; father’s occupation, farmer; paternal grandparents William H. and Fisher (Dickens) HUNT, maternal grandparents Edward W. and Mary R. (Ralston) MATTHEWS; educated in the public schools of Gibson Co., Tenn.; graduated from Vanderbilt University, Doctor of Dental Surgery, April, 1897; began his business career as dentist; married Mary Lou GREGORY, Aug. 24, 1898; member Scottish Rite Masons, Shrine, Business Men’s Club, Memphis, Tenn.; Democrat; member of First M.E. church, Memphis, Tenn.
